"What starts as a few crumbs quickly turns into blackened streaks of grease spatter mixed with food particles and dust, which then gets baked on with every cycle. Soap and water barely make a dent once that film hardens. That's where this pantry classic steps in: baking soda. Mixed with water, it forms a paste that clings to metal and glass, softening the grime without harsh chemicals."
"The slight grit acts like a polishing agent, breaking up the carbonized layer so it wipes away instead of smearing around. Unlike abrasive powders or steel wool, baking soda's gentle alkalinity dissolves grease but won't scratch enamel or stainless steel. It's a little non-toxic TLC for the little oven that probably pulls more than its weight in your kitchen. A toaster oven uses far less energy than firing up a full-sized oven."
Baking soda mixed with water forms a toothpaste-like paste that clings to metal and glass, softening and loosening baked-on grease, food particles, and carbonized film without harsh chemicals. The mild abrasive action breaks up grime so it wipes away rather than smears, and its alkalinity dissolves grease without scratching enamel or stainless steel. To clean, unplug the toaster oven, shake out crumbs, apply the paste to interior and exterior surfaces including glass, racks, and trays, let sit 10–20 minutes (longer for heavy buildup), then scrub gently and wipe clean. Regular use prevents permanent staining and lingering odors.
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